2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Game Previews and Betting Insights

Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals:

The Capitals, despite Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking season, show concerning underlying analytics. Since March 25, their actual goals-for rating is only 29.6%. The Canadiens, in contrast, have been strong recently, outscoring opponents in five-on-five situations in six of their last eight games.

St. Louis Blues at Winnipeg Jets:

Winnipeg leads the series 1-0. The Jets, led by Connor Hellebuyck, finished as the league’s best regular-season team. The Blues, despite a strong finish to the regular season, need to manage the game and control emotions to even the series.

Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars:

Colorado leads the series 1-0. Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood had a strong postseason debut for the Avalanche. The Stars need more from Mikko Rantanen to bounce back in Game 2.

Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings:

This marks the fourth consecutive year these teams have met in the first round, with Edmonton winning the previous three series. The Kings will rely on their strong home record and goaltending to try and stop Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The Oilers are missing defenseman Mattias Ekholm due to injury.

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